Award

Provision of Short Term Assessment Service

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2024 at 14:46

Tender

12 Jun 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council, a regional authority based in Larbert, Scotland, has awarded a contract for the Provision of Short Term Assessment Service under an open procurement process. The framework agreement, which aims to reduce delayed discharges from hospitals by providing short-term assessment care in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area, will operate from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2025. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code 85000000) and emphasizes rehabilitation, recovery, and recuperation for individuals, primarily older adults, who have completed clinical treatment but require further care. Noteworthy dates include the submission deadline on 1st July 2024, and the framework period starting on 1st August 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for care home providers, particularly those located within the Falkirk Council area and registered with the Care Inspectorate. The awarded suppliers, including Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd., HC One Ltd, Summerdale Care Home, and ION Care and Support Services Ltd, indicate that the tender is well-suited for businesses experienced in providing social work and related services, with a focus on care home accommodation. Organizations that can meet the specified quality themes and insurance requirements, and that are aligned with the terms of the National Care Home Contract, will find this tender to be a significant avenue for expanding their market presence in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Short Term Assessment Service

Notice Description

Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home for Older People environment within the Falkirk Council area. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The period of call off contracts from the framework are not limited to the framework period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027204-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£695,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£695,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£695,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

HC ONE

ION CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

SUMMERDALE CARE HOME

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